Sourcing & Procurement Manager - Packaging

As the Sourcing and Procurement Manager – Packaging, you will be entrusted with shaping the future of procurement for packaging categories within a dynamic international environment. Job Responsibilities Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies for assigned packaging categories across various regions and markets, ensuring alignment with organisational goals for cost competitiveness, quality assurance, ESG compliance, and service excellence. Establish and maintain category‑specific policies, procedures, and governance frameworks to support effective procurement operations and ensure consistency across all activities. Drive cost savings initiatives by identifying value creation opportunities, maintaining a sustainable savings pipeline, and governing the saving tracker within the category. Monitor market trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to the textiles sector to inform strategic decision‑making and maintain competitive advantage. Design and implement category‑specific metrics and KPIs to track performance, identify areas for improvement, and report on progress to senior stakeholders. Review and analyse category spend data regularly to uncover business needs, optimise sourcing decisions, and maximise value from supplier relationships. Initiate sourcing events such as RFQs, RFPs, negotiations, and contracting processes to achieve optimal outcomes balancing cost efficiency with high‑quality standards. Negotiate contracts with suppliers—including manufacturing agreements—ensuring favourable terms that support long‑term business objectives. Lead supplier sourcing and development efforts by setting up performance metrics in collaboration with operations teams as part of a robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programme focused on joint collaboration and continuous improvement. Coordinate resolution of critical supplier issues such as quality complaints by driving root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field is required to provide the foundational knowledge necessary for this complex role. At least five years’ experience in procurement or category management—ideally within the textiles industry—demonstrates your proven ability to manage large‑scale sourcing projects effectively. Demonstrated expertise in managing sourcing events including RFQ/RFP processes and contract negotiations ensures you can secure optimal terms from suppliers. Familiarity with raw material market trends and commodity indices enables you to make informed decisions that benefit both cost control and product quality. A strong grasp of cost competitiveness principles combined with experience in quality assurance processes supports your ability to deliver consistent value. Proven track record of driving cost savings initiatives while creating sustainable pipelines highlights your commitment to continuous improvement. Advanced analytical skills allow you to review complex spend data sets efficiently and identify actionable insights for optimisation. Experience developing metrics and KPIs for tracking procurement performance ensures transparency and accountability throughout the process. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential for managing supplier relationships collaboratively alongside internal teams focused on operational excellence. Fluency in both written and spoken English and Chinese is required for effective communication across diverse stakeholder groups. About the job Contract Type: Perm Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain Focus: Purchasing / Procurement Industry: Purchasing and Procurement Salary: HKD40,000 - HKD48,000 per month + x 13M + Discretionary Bonus Workplace Type: On-site Experience Level: Mid Management Location: Hong Kong Language: Chinese – Bilingual Second Language: English – Bilingual #J-18808-Ljbffr